Head of Internal Audit (SVP–EVP)

About the role

Develop and implement an annual risk-based audit plan aligned with the Bank’s risk profile, emerging risks, and control environment. Lead and supervise the execution of the annual audit plan while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Implement and communicate the mission, objectives, and strategies of the Audit Committee.
• Identify, assess, and escalate significant control deficiencies and risk exposures to the appropriate level of management and the Audit Committee.
• Prepare concise and insightful reports on audit findings, risk exposures, management responses, and corrective actions for the Audit Committee.
• Ensure timely and effective audits through constructive communication and professional collaboration with business and support functions.
• Promote the use of data analytics, technology, and innovative audit tools to enhance audit effectiveness and continuous risk coverage.
• Liaise with external auditors, Bangladesh Bank, regulatory authorities, professional bodies, and other relevant stakeholders as required.
• Provide strategic insight and demonstrate a critical mindset in identifying emerging risks and supporting organizational change.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank’s policies, procedures, and internal controls in mitigating identified risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of management processes for identifying, assessing, and managing operational and business risks.
• Review the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management processes and the adequacy of management’s responses to identified risks.
• Provide independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment.
• Build and continuously enhance the Internal Audit team’s capabilities to effectively cover the Bank’s business operations, technology, systems, and emerging risk areas.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention initiatives within the Internal Audit Department.

Requirements

• Education: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Skills

• Internal audit
• IT audit
• Internal audits
• Internal auditing
• Audit planning
• External audit
• Audits
• Audits of employee benefit plans

Last Date of Application: 18 September 2026